Monash University

Master of Indigenous Business Leadership

  • Delivery: Face to Face
  • Study Level: Postgraduate
  • Duration: 24 months
  • Course Type: Master's

This course will help you produce innovative and multi-disciplinary solutions in dynamic business environments and a diverse global context.

Course overview

The Master of Indigenous Business Leadership has a strong emphasis on personal and organisational leadership. Upon graduation you will have the skills to produce innovative and multi-disciplinary solutions in dynamic business environments and a diverse global context.

Key facts

Delivery
Face to Face
Course Type
Master's
Duration
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Can be studied part time
24 months (Full time)
Price Per Unit
From $4,637.5
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The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is typically represented on a full-time study load of 48 credit points.
Intake
New start dates announced soon
Units
8
Fees
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FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.
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What you will study

To qualify for the award of Master of Indigenous Business Leaders, students must complete a total of 48 credit points across the units below.

Core subjects

  • Indigenous design thinking and relationality (6 credit points)
  • Leadership: People and performance (6 credit points)
  • Leadership: Organisational strategy and performance (6 credit points)
  • Business environment (6 credit points)
  • Accounting and finance for business leaders (6 credit points)
  • Indigenous rights and international law (6 credit points)

Choose one (1) of the following units:

  • Indigenous business leadership study program (12 credit points)
  • Industry research project (12 credit points)

 

Entry Requirements

You need to satisfy the following entrance requirements to be considered for entry to this course.

English requirements

To enter Monash University, you must meet the minimum English language requirements. You can do this by completing one of the qualifications listed.

You need satisfactory completion of one of the following:

  • The equivalent of an Australian VET Certificate IV course (AQF Level 4), or higher, that the faculty has approved as requiring sufficient English skills.
  • Study in an English-medium educational institution equivalent to at least 24 Monash credit points (one semester of full-time study) at Australian VET diploma level (AQF Level 5) or higher.
  • At least two units of higher education study (to a minimum of 12 points), of which at least one is an English-rich unit, taken as part of an award or non-award course.
  • An Australian master's by research or doctoral degree, or equivalent, from an English-medium institution.

The University does not accept competency-based qualifications as meeting English language requirements.

English test

If you don’t meet the Monash English requirement for a course at an Australian campus (but you meet all other admission requirements), contact your faculty to discuss your options. You may be asked to complete an internal assessment or one of the following English tests with the approval of the faculty dean (or a nominee):

  • IELTS (Academic)
  • IELTS One Skill Retake (Academic)
  • IELTS Online
  • Internet-based TOEFL
  • TOEFL iBT Paper Edition
  • Pearson Test of English (Academic)
  • C1 Advanced
  • C2 Proficiency
  • STAT English

Recognition of prior learning

Depending upon prior qualifications, students may receive credit for part of the course. Contact the university for more details.

Outcomes

Learning outcomes

  • Be critical and creative scholars.
  • Be responsible and effective global citizens.
  • Be able to critically analyse strategies in business and society, and integrate Western with Indigenous cultural knowledge and skills to create innovative and adaptive organisations.

Fees and FEE-HELP

Average 2025 first-year fee: $37,100 (domestic full-fee paying place)

The estimated per-unit fee is calculated using the annual average first-year fee. It is typically represented on a full-time study load of 48 credit points.
Some units may have additional fees for required materials or services. Student fees shown are subject to change. Contact the university directly to confirm.

A student’s annual fee may vary in accordance with:

  • the number of units studied per term;
  • the choice of major or specialisation;
  • choice of units;
  • credit from previous study or work experience; and
  • eligibility for government-funded loans

FEE-HELP loans are available to assist eligible full-fee paying domestic students with the cost of a university course.